Area Manager

Job Title: Area Manager (Southeast San Antonio to Victoria)
Classification: Exempt

About Us:         

Third Coast Distributing was founded in 2013 and is part of a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. Doing business as NAPA Auto Parts, TCD serves thousands of customers from an independent network across South and Central Texas.

About the Role:

The Area Manager will have responsibility for the financial results, people, processes and operations of multiple stores in an assigned area. The Area Manager drives performance in each store by training and coaching store managers, goal setting, supporting teams with problem solving and process improvement, setting standards, and recognizing and rewarding managers and hourly team members.

The area is typically comprised of 6-12 stores in a geographic area. The Area Manager is expected to live within 20 miles of the midpoint of their area, and preferably within their area. Position reports directly to the VP of Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve financial and operational targets.

• Build a team of passionate store managers who strive to exceed customer experience.

• Drive total district sales, understand your role in sales growth and how your stores and team contribute to and impacts total district profitability.

• Develop, plan and administer sales performance enhancing metrics, monitor results against plan, and enhance results through adjustments to business plan.

• Build and coach store teams to consistently deliver high levels of customer service and business results.

• Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management (listen, observe, recognize and coach) on critical Service and Engagement behaviors.

• Develop leads for new accounts, calling on key decision makers to present the value proposition of NAPA.

• Conduct P&L reviews with company store managers. Assess performance and develop a plan of action as needed.

• Anticipate staffing needs, district talent plan and recruit – both long and short term.

• Partner with HR in the areas of hiring, development, coaching, and termination.

• Accountable for the on-boarding, coaching and training of all direct reports.

• Oversee controllable expenses, review work schedules, and monitor labor reports.

• Ensure that proper processes and procedures are utilized to minimize inventory shrinkage.

• Understand, interpret, and comply with all Company policies.

• Maintain unwavering execution of safety, health and security standards for all stores.

• Ensure overall cleanliness of the stores, stockrooms, and outside areas.

About You:       

• The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High School Degree or equivalent; college degree preferred.

• 4 + years’ experience in the automotive after-market service industry; multi-unit retail store management experience preferred.

• Knowledge and understanding of cataloging and/or inventory management systems.

• Strong supervisory, organizational, and communication skills.

• Strong business acumen.

• Relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization.

• Learn and adapt to current technology needs.

• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.

• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently and with a team.

• Experience working cross functionally and gaining consensus to make informed decisions and recommendations. 

• >50% travel – approximately two or more days per week between locations by vehicle on behalf of the company; must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license.

• Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 60 pounds. 

Please apply if you think this is a great fit for you and we will be in touch. Our online application is quick and easy!

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties performed, but rather a reflection of the typical work performed in the position. The job description does not restrict supervisors from assigning additional responsibilities not specified in the job description.

Third Coast Distributing is an equal employment opportunity employer who may provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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